Aris confirms five employees trapped at La Reliquia

Executive Summary

• Aris Mining confirmed a shaft collapse at the third‑party La Reliquia mine (within its Segovia title) on September 22, trapping 23 workers underground, including five Aris employees.
• All personnel are reported to be in good health; rescue operations are underway with an expected surface extraction within 24 hours.
• The incident involves a partner operation that supplies a small portion of mill feed for the Segovia gold production.

Key Details

• Incident location: La Reliquia mine, external third‑party operation located inside Aris Mining’s Segovia title but outside its own infrastructure.
• Date and time: Occurred on September 22 (exact time not disclosed).
• Personnel affected: 23 workers underground at the time of collapse; five are Aris Mining employees performing monthly review functions, the remainder are La Reliquia staff.
• Current status: All workers are in good health; regular telephone contact maintained; food, water, and ventilation being supplied safely.
• Rescue effort: Coordinated by Aris Mining’s prevention and emergency control brigade together with La Reliquia workforce; technical staff and contractors supporting operations.
• Projected timeline: Company expects all trapped workers to be brought safely to the surface within the next 24 hours.
• Partner background: La Reliquia has been a Segovia partner since 2014, employing ~60 people and providing a small portion of mill feed for overall gold production.
• CEO statement: Neil Woodyer (CEO) emphasized safety as the highest priority and praised the rescue team’s professionalism and swift response; promised further updates once the situation is fully resolved.

Notable Quotes

“The safety of our people is always our highest priority. We commend the Aris Mining rescue team for their professionalism and swift, precise response. We will provide updates as the situation is fully resolved.” – Neil Woodyer, Chief Executive Officer.